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Newsletter September 2017

Friday 6th & 20th October – Walking for Health starting at the Woolton Hill Church Hall and Friday 13th & 27th October starting at the Rampant Cat.

The walks last about an hour and are at a gentle pace. Please wear clothes and shoes suitable for walking in the weather. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day and register. All walks, which are free, start at 10.30am, but if you are coming for the first time please arrive at 10.20am to register. We also cater for slower walkers by having a shorter walk at a slower pace. Afterwards at the WHCH stay for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat.

The East Woodhay Society will be holding their AGM on Saturday 18th November at 7.00pm. Please come along and enjoy a free glass of wine. This will be followed by our annual Call my Bluff Wine Quiz starting at 7.45pm. Entry £10 for members and £12.50 for non-members to include a light supper. If you would like to reserve tickets please send me an email at eastwoodhaysociety@wooltonhill.com.

Other Events & News

Village Market – Saturday 30th September

After the summer break the Village Market returns this Saturday with an Autumn Bonanza between 10.00am and 1.00pm.

The 10 Year Stitch – The Gallery, Headley Community Shop RG19 8AD

An exhibition of innovative stitch and mixed media celebrating 10 years of textileART07. 10.00am-4.00pm daily from 30th September – 8th October. Refreshments available. All proceeds to the Rosemary Appeal.

Jumble Sale – Highclere Village Hall – Saturday 14th October

Starts at 2.00pm. Please bring items for sale to the hall on the morning of sale. For more details call Molly on 253264, Mary on 254264 or Mo on 250770. All proceeds in aid of Highclere Church funds.

Highclere Film Club – Highclere Village Hall – Doors Open 7:30pm, Film at 8:00pm

Thursday 5 October

The Film Club continues with Belle(UK, 12, 100mins) directed by Amma Asante. This is based on the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy captain. Raised by her great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the colour of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Eventually Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar’s son who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

Thursday 19 October

August: Osage County(USA, 15, 121mins) directed by John Wells takes a look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. A stellar cast is headed up by Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.

Jumble Sale – Woolton Hill Church Hall – Saturday 4th November

Starts at 2.00pm. Please bring items for sale to the hall on the morning of sale. For more details call Margarert Burgham on 253719 or Chris Vane on 253707. All proceeds in aid of St Thomas’ Church.

Part demolition of garage/workshop/annexe, and extension to include new two storey garage with room over, replacement first floor and roof to existing workshop/annexe and single storey flat roofed areas to East and West elevations, and associated alterations

Demolition of existing B8 buildings and erection of 4 no. live/work dwellings.Creation of a new access, and alteration of an existing access, to Knights Lane.A land swap involving a change of use of agricultural land to residential, commercial land to agricultural and commercial land to residential land.Associated landscaping.

If you are not a member but are interested in joining the society please print off a copy of the form on our website www.wooltonhill.com/ews_news and send an email to eastwoodhaysociety@wooltonhill.com. If you would like to respond to any of the items above please use the above email address.

Police Report

Please find below the latest news summary of some of the crime which has occurred in the above areas over the past month. In the month of July there have been 12 incidents which have been classified as crimes by the home office.

Burglaries (3)

We had 1 dwelling burglary and 1 non-dwelling burglaries reported this month.

–Penwood, A house broken into and items stolen from within. Suspect has been arrested

–Old Burgclere, Green Subaru Legacy containing 4/5 males seen hare coursing and driving at speed across a wheat field coursing damage to the crop

Theft from Vehicle (1)

–A34 layby Tothill Services, Diesel siphoned out of aggrieved vehicle as he slept overnight in his vehicle.

Public Order (3)

–St Mary Bourne, Drunken male was verbally abusive to a couple out walking. Suspect identified and spoken to

–St Mary Bourne, A man was verbally abusive towards a female in the local pub. Investigations ongoing.

–Lady walking her dog in Penwood woods was threatened with violence towards her and her dog by a male

Assault (2)

–Burghclere, Aggrieved reported being bitten by a dog while out running

–Penwood, Argument between siblings resulted in a tablet becoming damaged

Theft of Vehicle (2)

–Bishops Green, vehicle later recovered by Officers from another County

–Highclere, Theft of a Land Rover later recovered and returned to owners

Summary

This will be my last beat report. I will be leaving my position as your PCSO on 30th August to take up a role as Police Constable with another force. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who I have worked closely with and say what a fantastic beat it’s been to work on.